Lecturer/Sr Lecturer in Mechatronics, Control and Autonomous Systems

The Role
This is a career-defining opportunity at the heart of a department that promotes problem-based learning and interdisciplinary work with excellent facilities. You will work with a talented team to deliver a vibrant real-world education, delivering and assessing a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the degrees taught within the department.

You will be expected to contribute to some of the following subject areas: Mechatronic systems, Robotics and control, Autonomous systems, Applied artificial intelligence and deep learning and Computer vision.

You will engage actively in applied research and contribute to the University’s objective of securing an outstanding reputation for research-informed teaching, innovation and integrated academic practice. You will also be expected to participate in consultancy, pursuing opportunities that will generate income and support students with placements. You will be expected to engage in pastoral care of a diverse range of students, academic leadership, management and administration and to develop your research potential and professional practice.

The Person
You will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline. A recognised teaching/learning qualification and a PhD would be an advantage. If you haven’t already achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition, we’ll need you to do so before the end of your probation period through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching or Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

You will need to show passion for delivering high-quality teaching using innovative active learning strategies with high practical hands-on contents. Work experience in applied artificial intelligence and intelligent control and ability to teach with simulation packages and hardware will be advantageous.

On a personal level, you will need to show passion for delivering high-quality teaching using innovative active learning strategies with high practical hands-on contents. You will need to demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills as you are expected to work within a team. You will also need to be flexible, willing to learn, adaptable and able contribute to other areas within the department.

The Faculty
We have a dedicated campus for our aerospace, aircraft and mechanical engineering courses at Roehampton Vale, on the outskirts of Kingston town centre and close to Richmond Park. Collaboration between academia and industry is integral to study at Kingston, and the delivery of courses is supported by the Industry Advisory Board and other professional bodies.

If there’s one thing we stand for above all else at Kingston University’s School of Engineering and the Environment, it’s active, problem-based learning. In short, making sure our students leave us ready for the challenges of the 21st century. Our challenging curricula and outstanding facilities combine across two campuses to deliver undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities in civil engineering and construction, aerospace and aircraft engineering and mechanical and automotive engineering. Join us and you’ll be part of an environment that prides its facilities – from concrete materials and geotechnical laboratories to global navigation satellite systems equipment and facilities for exploring fluid dynamics, engine testing and aerospace.

Further Information
This is a full time, permanent position.

We are looking to appoint at a starting salary of £43,187 per annum for a Lecturer or £48,251 per annum for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Interviews are expected to be held on 7th May 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Olga Duran, Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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